Thursday, January 8, 2026
New Roads, Metro, and Rail to Enhance Entry to Qiddiya Metropolis
Qiddiya Funding Firm (QIC) is rushing up efforts to enhance entry to Qiddiya Metropolis via a number of highway and public transport initiatives. The Royal Fee for Riyadh Metropolis (RCRC) is collaborating with QIC Managing Director Abdullah Al-Dawood to develop these initiatives.
Talking on the Fi Alsurah (“Within the Image”) program, Al-Dawood stated a number of infrastructure initiatives are deliberate for 2026 to cut back site visitors congestion and enhance connectivity to Qiddiya, which is a significant leisure and cultural vacation spot.
As well as, Al Taif Highway shall be widened, together with Prince Mishal Highway in Irqah, to assist site visitors transfer quicker. These roads shall be linked via the Western Ring Highway.
Including an additional lane to Jeddah Highway is one other large venture. This venture is now within the means of awarding contracts, and it’s projected to drastically ease site visitors.
An identical venture is beneath strategy to widen the Second Southern Ring Highway, additionally on the contract-awarding stage. This improve will enhance entry for residents touring from japanese and southern Riyadh.
Public transportation can also be a part of the entry plan. Al-Dawood stated frequent bus companies from 4 areas of Riyadh, together with the south and east of town, are anticipated to start out working in 2026.
Metro enlargement plans are additionally progressing. Al-Dawood stated the proposed Riyadh Metro Line 7, which is at the moment within the remaining stage of proposal analysis, will embrace two tracks working throughout Qiddiya Metropolis’s higher and decrease plateaus.
He additionally mentioned the Qiddiya Excessive-Velocity Rail Mission, asserting its launch in September 2025 after soliciting curiosity from development firms. This venture will additional strengthen entry to Qiddiya.
Based on Al-Dawood, the high-speed rail line will begin at King Khalid Worldwide Airport, cease on the King Abdulaziz Monetary District, after which proceed to Qiddiya Metropolis.
Individually, the RCRC has introduced main infrastructure initiatives as a part of the third part of the Round and Main Roads Improvement Program to enhance site visitors circulate in northern Riyadh.
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